Childminder EY346272

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 November 2016 28 January 2013

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not always use the information gained from her assessments of children's learning effectively. Therefore, she does not consistently identify where they can be challenged further or find out where they require additional support.  On occasion, children are not given the time to become deeply involved in their play, work things out for themselves or think and express their ideas.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder works closely with parents to help children experience a smooth move into her care. She gathers detailed information to follow their home routines and establish initial starting points. Parents are happy with the care the childminder provides and feel their suggestions to extend children's learning are acted upon.  Children have opportunities to interact with children of all ages, helping to support their developing relationships. They attend regular groups with the childminder and have fun as they recognise how their antics amuse others during shared games.  Children are skilful communicators. They engage in group discussion as they talk about people who are important to them and recall previous activities they have taken part in. Children are proud of their creations and run to parents upon collection to tell them about what they have made.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure the information gained from assessments of children's learning is used effectively to understand their levels of achievement, inform planning and challenge them to make good progress in all areas of learning. 18/12/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 provide more opportunities for children to become deeply involved during activities to extend their thinking, work things out by themselves and come up with their own ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed daily routines and children's activities indoors. She talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed adult-led activities and jointly discussed the intentions and learning outcomes of these with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the childminder's documentation, including policies, her self- evaluation form, training certificates and children's learning records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussions on the day, a number of written references and comments made in children's files.  The inspector saw evidence of the suitability of all persons living on the premises and other documentation in relation to the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has refreshed her knowledge of child protection issues and knows how to promote children's welfare. The childminder is keen to improve and has gained advice from a local authority adviser. This has helped her to reflect upon and develop some aspects of her practice. For example, she has an up-to-date knowledge of current legislation and implements detailed policies, which she shares with parents. However, the childminder has not been proactive in continuing to gain the support that she needs. Although she is well qualified and regularly meets with other childminders to share ideas, she has not established an effective way to accurately track children's progress so that they are effectively supported. The childminder is aware of the importance of working in partnership with the other settings that children attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder makes regular observations and assessments of children and identifies some next steps in their learning. However, she does not use the information she gathers to accurately assess children's individual strengths and areas for development. This is because she uses age-related guidance and does not consider the different rates at which children learn. As a result, current activities and experiences do not challenge children in all areas of their learning. Nevertheless, children are eager to play and join in with planned activities. They use their small-muscle skills as they apply glue to assemble a family tree. On occasion, however, the childminder steps in too quickly to direct children's learning before they have time to express their ideas and work things out for themselves. The childminder provides resources in line with children's interests. They change their dolls' nappies and use the pushchairs to walk their babies.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and develop secure attachments with her. They seek reassurance as needed and let her know when they are hungry or tired. Children are instantly soothed by her cuddles and drift off to sleep in her arms. Children behave well and show awareness of the childminder's clear expectations. They understand how to keep themselves safe. For example, they know they need to sit down as they play at the table and must be careful as they stroke the pet cat. Children have many opportunities to access fresh air and exercise to help promote their good health. They play in the childminder's garden, visit the local farm and make regular trips to the park to explore a range of age-appropriate equipment.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

The weaknesses in the childminder's assessments mean that children are not consistently supported to make good progress. Nevertheless, children are keen to learn and acquire some of the basic skills that they need for the move on to school. They develop caring relationships with other children and have the ability to listen to and follow instruction. Children demonstrate effective pencil control to practise their writing skills. They use numbers competently to count in sequence and group items.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY346272 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1064956 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Arlesey. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She is registered to provide funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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